Walters made his debut in Test cricket on 10 December 1965 at The Gabba against England in the 1965-66 Ashes series and quickly developed a reputation as a batsman who could 'make things happen' with a moment of brilliance on an important occasion. He scored 155 in his first Test innings and another century in his second test. Doug Walters has personally signed the image on him putting his pads on.